Features
Idaho's Sawtooth maountains provide a stunning and memorable wedding setting
Just 30 minutes out of Ketchum, Redfish Lake offers a rustic setting for a private getaway or a picturesque setting for a mountain wedding...
Wedding Story
Sun Valley's Bald Mountain has a consistent season due in part to it's snow machines
Mount Baldy and Dollar Mountain, Soldier Mountain in Fairfield, and excellent Back Country options for skiers.
More on Skiing
modern architecture fits neatly into Ketchum Idaho's high desert setting
Architecture ranges from ultra modern, energy efficient to rustic log homes. Many of the preeminent Idaho Architecture firms have made their names in Ketchum.
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Ketchum, Idaho History...

...from American Frontier to American Mountain Resort.


In 1880, Idaho's Town of Ketchum, named after David Ketchum, a trapper and guide, was one of the richest mining districts in America's Northwest frontier. By the early 1890's, the price of silver declined and the mining boom ended. By 1890, a new industry appeared in Ketchum's rich mountain grasslands. Sheepmen from the South drove their herds through Ketchum, Idaho to summer grazing in the Sawtooth, Boulder and Pioneer Mountains. By 1920, Ketchum, Idaho was the largest sheep/lamb shipping station in the United States.

The annual Wagon Days parade held on labor day weekend celebrates Ketchum's rich pioneer and mining heritage. The procession includes the original Lewis Ore Wagons.

In 1935, the Union Pacific Railroad brought the first passengers to the new Sun Valley Ski Resort.


In 1973, the Sawtooth Recreation Area opened its doors north of Ketchum, making Ketchum the gateway to the Sawtooths. Ketchum is now a year-round resort/recreation area.
Population (year 2000): 3,003, Est. population in July 2004: 3,142 (+4.6% change)
Males: 1,614 (53.7%), Females: 1,389 (46.3%)
Elevation: 5845 feet
Land area: 3.0 square miles
Zip code: 83340
Median resident age: 39.0 years
Median household income: $45,457 (year 2000)
Median house value: $503,300 (year 2000)
Blaine County Historical Museum

Ketchum Idaho Real Estate offers area facts and information for Ketchum as well as the surrounding Idaho townships: Sun Valley, Belgrade, Hailey, Fairfield, and Carey in Blaine and Camas counties.